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5th Circuit Bankruptcy Summary: In re BP RE, L.P., 2013 WL 5975030

The case is In re BP RE, L.P., 2013 WL 5975030 (Nov. 11, 2013).  The case involved BP RE, L.P. (“BPRE”) which filed Chapter 11 in the Bankruptcy Court for the Western District of Texas, Waco Division.  BPRE filed state-court […]

Is Your Business Ready For a 40% Increase in Minimum Wage?

Momentum is building for an increase in the federal minimum wage, with the only remaining questions being "How much?" and "How soon?"  President Obama called upon Congress in this year's State of the Union speech to raise the federal minimum wage.  […]

Bankruptcies Bring Acquisition Opportunities

A bankruptcy filing may be an opportunity for the acquisition opportunities of individual assets, or an entire going concern business.   To learn more, click on the link below to an article published recently by the online news […]

Is Anxiety a Disability under the ADA?

The Americans with Disabilities Act ("ADA") requires an employer to make reasonable accommodations for an employee that has a disability.   In 2008, Congress enacted the ADA Amendment Act of 2008 ("ADAAA"), which broadened the definition and the scope […]

5th Circuit Summary: Smith v. Gartley (In re Berman-Smith), No. 13-50154

The detailed facts of this case aren’t particularly relevant.  The issue was whether the district court has jurisdiction to hear an appeal filed after the 14 day period in Rule 8002.  The Fifth Circuit has not had an opportunity to address […]